Stippling job or buy hand grips?

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I'm thinking of sending my M&P off for a medium stippling job. I will also have the finger grips done so that it fits my hand specifically. They will scan my left hand and designed the grips so that it's an exact fit and my fingers will fit inside the new groves he will create from the grip. This will cost around $200 (which is a little pricey for me during the holiday season with all of the other stuff I have to get), but I've seen their work and it's great. My question is: Should I shell out the money and have the work done or am I better off buying third party grips and putting them on myself? This is my first gun and my baby so I don't see myself selling it at all, but who knows. Annnnnd....if I get a stippling job, will it void my factory warranty? Oh and I don't do any competition shooting...purely recreational. Thanks guys.
 
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Well really man its only a $400 gun. I would buy a stippled backstrap from that a2 guy on the forum or ebay for $20-$25. $200 is a bit steep. Perhaps check about a local shop that does stippling. All you really need is the front strap and backstrap stippled. The m&p fits my hand so good already. But i do think it is a bit slick. How does it feel to you?
 
How does it feel to you?[/QUOTE]

I think the stock grips are a little slick. After about 100 rounds or so I can feel my hands slipping a little because they get sweaty. Also, you mentioned not stippling all the way up, but I've been watching a lot of videos and I know they do the stippling all the way up on the glocks and I've seen a few on the M&Ps and they look great. I just need to know if it's worth it. I'm a newbie, female, and have large hands. I know if I modify the gun then it may lose value when I decide to sell it later on, which I don't plan on doing but who knows. Do you know if stippling voids the warranty?
 
You won't be sorry. Best money I've ever spent on my gun. Feels amazing. Even tames recoil and helps me stay on target.
 
Darkstar888 said:
You won't be sorry. Best money I've ever spent on my gun. Feels amazing. Even tames recoil and helps me stay on target.
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Wow. That's what I figured, but wasn't sure. Check out this video starting at 2:15 and my favorite is what he did to the pistol at 2:40.
 
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Darkstar888 said:
I also recommend the Laserlyte 9mm trainer cartridge for dry fire practice at home.

Hey, thank you for the website. I have been looking for the laserlyte after someone mentioned it to me, but didn't know where to go. Great advice. Thanks again!
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Or stipple it yourself. Cheap soldering iron and some patience.

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Darkstar888 said:
First try a Talon rubber grip decal. It's really amazing how great it is. Only $17.99. Use coupon code "CalGuns15" for 15% off.

Hey, thank you for the links and discount code. It actually worked. Then I checked on Amazon and realized I can get in shipped in two days, just in time for my 4 hour Mastering Fundamental class that I have on Saturday. I just ordered and granulated grip. I'm hoping for great things. Many speak highly of Talon, including you. My fingers are crossed. Thanks again!
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Fyi granulate is too rough on a carry gun. Good on a range or competition gun but still may feel a bit to aggressive for some. They will trade it out if you don't like it though. Not 100% sure on how that works though. There is also a two day shipping option on the Talon sight for a few extra dollars.
 
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It's a first gun. Start with grips, shoot it a bunch, then consider stippling. Modifying it to be perfect for you is well worth it eventually but I'd say shoot it a fair bit before you make any permanent changes. Talon grips are probably the best place to start
 
cleans up said:
It's a first gun. Start with grips, shoot it a bunch, then consider stippling. Modifying it to be perfect for you is well worth it eventually but I'd say shoot it a fair bit before you make any permanent changes. Talon grips are probably the best place to start
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I think this is the perfect plan for me. I wasn't sure about the grips, but after listening to people in the forum and watching youtube videos, they seem to be the way to go. And you're right, after I've gotten really acquainted with my pistol and shot it couple of thousand rounds through it, then it might be time to get the perfect fit for me. Thanks for the advice!!!! I'm not sure why I didn't think of this. :D
 
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